Local government officials are frequent victims of violence and intimidation worldwide. In 2023, ACLED records close to 2,500 incidents of violence targeting local government officials reported in 94 countries, and our data show that election cycles heighten these risks. To better monitor this threat, ACLED’s new 2023 Annual Report on Violence Targeting Local Officials sheds light on this trend in every region around the world.
Watch our recorded webinar held on 23 May 2024 for the virtual launch of the 2023 Annual Report on Violence Targeting Local Officials. ACLED President & CEO Clionadh Raleigh and Head of Analysis Andrea Carboni explore the new report’s findings followed by a Q&As session.
